Drunk Driving

Your Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney

What can you do to protect your rights if you have been charged with a drunk driving (DUI / DWI) offense? A criminal defense attorney like Jerry M. Beurkens can make all the difference in such a difficult case. An experienced lawyer can help defend, inform, and guide you through the difficult and complex process of pretrial rights and procedures, such as the Michigan Datamaster test, the trial itself, and the process for license restoration.

Michigan law defines three levels of offenses involving drunk driving:

First Offense: Your first offense could result in license sanctions, such as a six-month suspension, and up to ninety days in jail.

Second Offense: A second offense is committed when an individual accrues two drunk driving charges within a seven-year period. The second offense could result in a one-year jail sentence and an indefinite loss of your driver's license.

Third Offense: If you have received three drunk driving charges within a ten-year period, you have committed your third offense. These charges can include out-of-state offenses as well. The third offense is considered a felony offense, and could result in a one-to-five-year jail sentence and the permanent loss of your license.

How do I get my driver's license back?
The process is called license restoration. In order to get your driver's license reinstated, you will need to prove the following before the court: sobriety for a sixth-month period, proof of membership in a recovery program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous; provide three individuals who can vouch for your sobriety; and demonstrate that you have received some level of alcohol abuse rehabilitation counseling.

Michigan drunk driving attorney Jerry Beurkens knows the state’s DUI laws inside and out, and will represent you throughout the duration of your case. If you have been charged with DWI and need help, call the Law Office of Jerry M. Beurkens today, or send an email by clicking here.